FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –February 13, 2013

Assistant State Attorney Wayne Holmes Receives

Lifetime Accomplishment Award from Brevard County Bar

The Brevard County Bar Association honored Assistant State Attorney Wayne Holmes as their recipient of the “Judge Clarence T. Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award” at a Wednesday luncheon in Viera.

The award, the pinnacle of the Professionalism Award Luncheon, recognized Holmes’

34 years of service in his prosecutorial role with the State Attorney’s Office. Former State Attorney Norm Wolfinger (Ret.) introduced Holmes to the gathering, telling them that selecting Holmes as his Chief of Staff nearly two decades ago was one of his wisest moves ever.

Holmes is a is a lifelong resident of Brevard who graduated from Melbourne High School in 1972, followed by Florida State University, then the Cumberland School of Law in 1979. He was formerly a certified Melbourne police officer before joining the State Attorney’s staff in 1979.

Holmes has prosecuted some of Brevard’s more notorious criminals including William Cruse and Mark Schwab. He has served on numerous county, state, and federal task forces on different criminal issues. Known within the office for his keen legal mind, he also excels at organizing and managing complex duties and cases.

Currently, he is continuing his duties as Chief of Staff with State Attorney Phil Archer.

Pictured l to r: Former State Attorney Norm Wolfinger (Ret.), Holmes, Alan Diamond, president, Brevard County Bar Association.